Forever Buffs Volunteer Spotlight: Scott Snyderman (IntBus’85)
When recent graduates leave CU Boulder’s campus for the first time, they may feel uncertain about life after college, but Scott Snyderman (IntBus’85) ensures they know they’re not alone.
As the chair of the Forever Buffs New York alumni chapter, Snyderman helps welcome over 500 new Buffs to New York City each year. The volunteer-led chapter organizes football and basketball Game Watches, networking events and mixers in the city, which connect recent graduates to over 8,000 other Forever Buffs in the area. He also coordinates with CU Boulder’s off-campus career exploration and immersion trips, such as the Leeds School of Business’s Wall Street Treks, to expand current students’ New York network. network.
Read more about what drives Snyderman to volunteer and how he keeps the Buff spirit alive.
What’s your favorite CU memory?
A few years ago, I returned to Folsom Field and watched the Buffs beat Nebraska. Seeing us take down the Cornhuskers and celebrating with fellow CU fans in person was something I got to check off my bucket list. I’ll never forget it.
Who or what inspires you?
I like to live by the motto: “Do to others as you want done to you, your friends and your family.” I try to replicate the kindness I’ve been shown in the past and the respect I want my loved ones to be treated with. This helps me be the best person I can be.
Why do you volunteer?
It is all about connecting our Buff family in New York. When Buffs first graduate and arrive in New York, we’re their first impression of the city and post-grad life. You only get one chance to make a first impression, so I volunteer to help ensure NYC Buffs know that they have a community and a support system behind them. I love when a new Buff shows up to an event we are hosting and they find out that there is a whole group of Buffs here. They usually run into a friend or two that they didn't know lived here. That's the magic of being a Buff for life.
What is your favorite way to volunteer for CU Boulder?
We host Buffs Football Game Watches, which are always lots of fun. When 300 to 500 Buffs gather to watch a game, it is just madness. We’re always loud and proud; it’s a great time.